Monday, 28 January 2013

House of Deron Fur Gilet & Zara Spending Ban Fail...

Two lovely new additions to the wardrobe on today's post. I know, I know…spending ban has ended spectacularly. But only when the further reductions kicked in AND I've not spent more than £20 on any one item…trying too hard to justify so I'll stop now! Friday saw the launch of Belfast Fashion Week so this is what I wore to the fabulously floral brunch organised by the team at CMPR and held in the Ulster Museum. I'll share more about this on another post.

Further justifying the spending ban fail, this House of Deron fur gilet was actually gifted to me by Ruth at Room 31. It arrived along with an order I placed last week with her so was a lovely surprise. This is a size M which is a 10. House of Deron is in fact Beyonce's own clothing company that she runs with her mum and Room 31 stocks several items from the range but this is the most school-run friendly item. Super cosy but not really thick and heavy as its got a faux leather back (super on-trend!) so I was able to wear it easily under my mac all day.

So onto the boots, which I had been watching on the Zara site since the sale began but I couldn't justify them at the first reduction to £49.99. So I held on and kept checking back and last week, there they were at £19.99…it would have been rude not to (I say that a lot in these situations). In fact, they are now only £16.99 but have almost totally sold out.

Yes in fact because after I took these photos, I ran out the door for my choir weekend which started with a choreographed session to The Timewarp. So I ended up dancing for an hour in the boots. My feet ached a bit but I was still walking after it so they've most definitely passed the night out test.Before I go, don't forget that this Friday is Rock Up In Red day for the British Heart Foundation. Have your red clothing/nails/shoes etc to hand on Friday as I've another Radley London limited edition red bag to give away to one lucky Facebook fan! More details on Facebook on Friday.

I'm thinking the same as Trea - how slim do you look! Stick to your skinny jeans - they work a treat on you! If I looked like that I'd be in skinnys all the time. And £19.99 for the boots - bargain! I'm off to Leeds today and I'm on a spending ban too (hmmm).

Hi Avril-both buys look lovely and when things get worn straightaway I believe they are justified for breaking a spending ban, lol!!! Love the Zara boots, I've ordered some boots from them on Friday, just waiting for them to turn up! Have a good week! Sharon xx

Thank goodness I'm not the only one who broke the Jan spending ban. Zara is the worst place to look when you're not spending. Really we should have a January Zara ban!! You look great in this outfit .. soooo skinny! Jealous :(

This has got to be my favorite outfit! I'm beyond envious of your tiny waist and mile long legs. I've been looking for a gilet that doesn't overwhelm me. I've got one and the minute I put it on, the family asked if I'm an animal in disguise. So NOT funny. Off to check yours out now.

I love reading your comments and will reply as soon as I can if you have a specific question. If for any reason, you are unable to leave a comment, just drop me an email at avril@alifetostyle.com or leave a comment on the A Life to Style Facebook Page! Thank you xx

Instagram

WELCOME

I'm Avril - a 40-something busy working mum with a love of all things stylish. This blog is where I share my love of fashion, sale shopping, fitness & general musings on this funny old world of blogging & social media. Email me on avril@alifetostyle.com or click on the links below to see more!